On August 26, 2011, Governor Quinn signed into law Public Act 97-609, previously known as Senate Bill 1831. The law alters the Pension Code with respect to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund-qualifying employees. The law is generally effective on January 1, 2012.
The News-Gazette out of Champaign, Illinois posted a good summary of rules for driving in school zones (and penalties for violating them):
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The Education Reform Act:
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The Missouri legislature has passed, and the governor of that state has signed, a law making it illegal for teachers to connect with students on social media websites. The law, titled the "Amy Hestir Student Protection Act," requires that "Teachers cannot establish, maintain, or use a work-related website unless it is available to school administrators and the child's legal custodian, physical custodian, or legal guardian.
UPDATED Reform Bill Signed. Article linked.
